An example of an immune checkpoint inhibitor used in cancer is:
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Correct answer: A monoclonal antibody that blocks PD-1/PD-L1 signalling
Immune checkpoint inhibitors block inhibitory receptors like PD-1/PD-L1 to enhance T-cell mediated immune activity against cancer.
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